Vivek Sharma and Monica Dickinson of Lac Le Jeune Resort
KAMLOOPS – Polaris Advisory purchased the Lac Le Jeune Resort 20 miles southwest of Kamloops in February, and will re-open the property to the public May 16 for year round service.
A team of hospitality and tourism veterans with over 50 years of experience, led by Polaris principles Monica Dickinson and Vivek Sharma will guide the property, which closed in 2019, as a destination for leisure travel, weddings, retreats and events.
“When we reopen this May, our team will infuse every moment with a touch of playfulness and a whole lot of charm,” notes Dickinson. “Our mission is to embrace the laid-back pace of the area while paying attention to the little details. Our curated experiences and personalized approach will allow guests to focus on what Lac Le Jeune Resort is known for – relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection.”
The property features 21 refreshed guest rooms and six rustic cabins on five acres of land right on Lac Le Jeune, Lac Le Jeune Resort will reopen to offer accommodation, food and beverage service, and numerous activities.
“From angling for the big catch and enjoying the extensive network of trails on foot, bike, snowshoe or cross-country ski, to gliding through the water on a paddleboard or kayak, Lac Le Jeune Resort will be a great space to create great memories,” Dickinson shares. “We seek to bring our fun side and a bit of cheekiness to the experience for our guests. Whether it’s a Smores fireside cookoff or friendly match of shinny on the frozen lake, there will always be room, year-round, for lighthearted fun.”
The Polaris Advisory team will also be restoring food services, an amenity that has not been publicly offered Lac Le Jeune Resort. Headlining the resort’s culinary program as executive chef is Kamloops-local Nicole Mackie, owner of Salty Fig Catering.
“We are excited to reopen and welcome guests to Lac Le Jeune Resort this year,” Dickinson adds. “Our team at Polaris Advisory has primarily offered consulting services to those in the hospitality and tourism industry for their unique properties. This is our first opportunity to take our collective skills and knowledge to work on a project that we own, so it’s a very personal and exciting undertaking.”
By Mark MacDonald